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Dance

`B-Boy Korea'

Tokebi Storm Theater

Through July 31

A perfect concoction of Korean traditional instruments (gugak) with heart-pumping breakdance moves, `B-Boy Korea' has only one more month before its end. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 50,000 won. Visit www.i-pmc.co.kr or call (02) 739-8287. Located near exit 5 of Seodaemun Station on subway line 5.

2007 Ballet Musical `Shim Chung'

Universal Arts Center

Aug. 16-26

One of Korea's most popular tales, "Shim Chung" will be told through a ballet brought to life by the Universal Ballet Company. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 70,000 won. Visit www.uac.co.kr or call (02) 2204-1030. Located near exit 4 of Acha Station on subway line 5.

Ballerina Who Loved a B-boy

SJ B-boys Theater

Open run

B-boys pit the latest urban moves against the most delicate of pirouettes in this local nonverbal stage performance. There are no performances on Mondays. Tickets cost 50,000 won. Visit sjbboys.com or call (02) 366-5377. Located near Hongik University's Main Gate, Hongik University Station on subway line 2.

Julia's Brunch Ballet

Through Nov. 15

The Universal Ballet Company will perform different masterpieces for each season. Tickets cost from 15,000 to 20,000 won. Visit www.universalballet.com. Located near Achasan Station on subway line 5.

Pop & Jazz

Lee Seung-hwan National Tour

Seongnam Arts Center

July 17

Rocker star Lee Seung-hwan comes to Seongnam as part of his tour of Korea for a much-awaited live performance spectacle. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 77,000 won. Visit www.snart.or.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.

2007 Jazz Summit

KT Art Hall

Through June 30

Don't miss the last chance to attend this year's Jazz Summit, which ends with a finale at the end of the month with many jazz performances. Tickets cost 1,000 won. Visit www.ktarthall.co.kr or call 1577-5599. Located near exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Ivy Live Concert

Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium

June 30

Korean superstar Ivy holds a concert to mark her second album. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exits 6 and 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2.

2007 SM Town Summer Concert

Olympic Park (Gymnastics Stadium)

June 30-July 1

Super Junior, Kangta, The Grace and more will be onstage for the summer to bring the best of their hits, dance moves and entertainment. Tickets cost from 44,000 to 66,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Lee Ji-su's Piano Concert

Chungmu Art Hall

July 8

Symphonic pop pianist Lee Ji-su will present a concert with his trademark pop renditions of classic pieces. Tickets cost 20,000 to 50,000 won. Visit www.cmah.or.kr or call (02) 2230-6624~6626. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Monday Nights' Fusion Gugak

Myeongdong Messa Musical Theater

Through June 25

The crossover band "Hwang Jin-i" performs modern versions of Korean traditional music by incorporating the electric violin with traditional instruments such as the gayageum. Held Monday nights only. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 150,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit4 of Hoehyeon Station on subway line 7.

Stone Jazz: On Eastern Angle

Naru Arts Center

June 23

The group Stone Jazz performs their newest show, "On Eastern Angle," with both traditional Korean and Western instruments. Tickets cost from 22,000 to 33,000 won. Visit www.naruarts.co.kr or call (02) 2049-4705. Located near exit 4 of Konkuk University Station on subway line 7.

Kim Gun-mo's Concert

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

June 23-24

Back with his first album in two years, singer Kim Gun-mo will perform old hits and new numbers. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 88,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Play & Musicals

`Dancing Shadow'

Seoul Arts Center

July 8- Aug. 10

A dance musical about the futility of war, its devastation, the love and hope that can still exit and the humanity that must surpass even the bleakest of times. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 120,000 won. Visit www.dancingshadows.co.kr or call (02) 577-1987. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Matthew Bourne's 'Swan Lake'

LG Arts Center

July 4 -22

The famous male dancers presenting "Swan Lake" come to Korea for the third time. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 100,000 won. Visit www.lgart.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Shear Madness

Daehangno Arts Plaza

Through July 1

A murder has taken place and the clients at a hair salon want to solve the mystery themselves, resulting in a comedy of pure madness. No performances Mondays. Tickets cost 15,000 won (children), 25,000 won (students), and 30,000 won (general). Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Jump!

Seongnam Arts Center (Opera House)

July 7-8

A combination of comedy and martial arts, this nonverbal performance will be in Korea fresh off of its success in England's West End. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 50,000 won. Visit www.snart.or.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.

Spitfire Grill

Through Aug. 5

Percy Talbott is a small-town girlwho wants to start a new life at the Spitfire Grill after her release from prison. Tickets cost from 35,000 to 45,000 won. Visit www.cmah.or.kr or call (02) 2230-6624/5.

Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Picnic

Through July 22

A comedy breakdance musical about a handful of prisoners wanting to break free. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 40,000 won. Visit www.thepicnic.co.kr or call (02) 2230-6624/5. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.